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ineptitude

[in-ep-ti-tood, -tyood, ih-nep-] / ɪnˈɛp tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud, ɪˈnɛp- /


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He has been dealing with the Angels’ ineptitude for 16 seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Aiding his victory was his predecessor Eric Adams’ flagrant corruption and ineptitude.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Thirteen months on, resentment towards city and county authorities continues to bubble, with persistent claims of mismanagement and ineptitude.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

So much of Calloway’s persona rested on her brilliant ideas tempered by charming ineptitude, her devil-may-care approach to her own fame.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

“You mean the idiots that I handpicked for cowardice and ineptitude? Oh, yes, bravo, Your Highness. That was a masterly piece of combat,” said Ripred, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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